Wednesday 2 January 2013

Private John Weir

Born on 11 May 1883 in County Antrim, Ireland - husband of Amelia Weir, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as labourer; married; no current military service; previously served with the 48th Highlanders (six months, private); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 41 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 208th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 16 May 1916 (number 249609) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 7 April 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - rejoined the 58th Battalion on 9 September 1918.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

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